Geometry Game Plan

Strategic Success for the NYS Geometry Regents Exam

Format

Standard Regents

1. Points on the Table

Part I

24

Multiple Choice
(48 pts Total)

Part II

7

2-Pt Short Answer
(14 pts Total)

Part III

3

4-Pt Multi-Step
(12 pts Total)

Part IV

1

6-Pt Big Response
(6 pts Total)

Mastering the 180 Minutes

0-60 mins: Part I (MC). Focus on speed and precision. Flag hard ones.
60-90 mins: Part II (Short Answer). Includes your construction!
90-130 mins: Parts III & IV. Coordinate and Triangle proofs.
Final 50: The "π" Check. Exact vs Rounding. Check Trig Mode!

Pro Strategy: For the 6-point proof, always write the Givens and Statements/Reasons header. Graders give 1 point for just showing you know the format!

Geometric Essentials

Final Exam Readiness

The "Point Killers"

Compass Arcs

NEVER erase your construction arcs. If they can't see how you did it, you get zero credit.

Trig Mode Error

CHECK YOUR MODE. Degrees for triangles; Radians ONLY for modeling/calc (rare in Geom).

Precision Fail

"In terms of π" means leave the symbol. Do NOT multiply it out to 3.14!

High-Yield Habits

Negative Reciprocals

Perpendicular lines: flip fraction and change sign. Example: 2/3 becomes -3/2.

Mark Your Diagram

When you read a Given, mark it on the picture immediately. It helps you see SAS or ASA.

Reference Sheet

Density, Volume, and Area formulas are all there. Don't memorize; just know where to look!

Regents Morning Prep

Compass & Straightedge

Pencils and a Ruler

Calculator in Degree Mode

Water and a Light Snack

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